Simon Pentol, KC

Barrister, 25 Bedford Row

Simon has been a much sought-after leader for many years in all aspects of complex, substantial and difficult cases that span both white-collar fraud and organized general crime at the pre-charge stage and as trial counsel in both privately and publicly funded work.

His analytical approach, eye for detail, tactical mastery, dedication and courtroom flair make him the first choice of many leading solicitors in their most demanding cases.

Achieving notable results for corporate & individual clients in very difficult circumstances. Experienced in dealing with substantial & complex investigations in cases brought by HMRC, the SFO, the FCA, the NCA & the City of London Economic Crime Directorate.

Simon has led plenary sessions at the Cambridge University International Symposium on Economic Crime. He has advised clients on a direct access basis regarding corporate anti-bribery measures and he has both written and lectured on new offences, including failing to prevent the fraudulent evasion of tax per Criminal Finances Act 2017.

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Is a person who is unable to read or write considered a vulnerable person for the purposes of attending a voluntary interview under caution?

Q&As

Corporate Crime

Is it mandatory for the appellant's notice of appeal to state the grounds of appeal and if the notice of appeal fails to state any grounds does that invalidate the entire appeal?

Q&As

Corporate Crime

Where a defendant appeals a conviction and sentence in the magistrates' court to the Crown Court, and the Crown Court on hearing the appeal re-affirms the conviction and imposes a new sentence, what is the date of conviction? Is it the date of the Crown Court decision, or the date of the magistrates' decision?

Q&As

Corporate Crime

Other work

Can a desperate victim of a scam, who has committed fraud to obtain funds to pay the scammer be regarded as a witness of truth? What are the implications of using their evidence?

This Q&A considers whether a desperate victim of a scam, who has committed fraud to obtain funds to pay the scammer be regarded as a witness of truth and the implications of using their evidence?

Corporate Crime